How Many People Are Named Clelia?
Complete statistics for the name Clelia: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Clelia is an uncommon name with roots in ancient history, making it very rare today. Only 207 people named Clelia live in the US, which means just 1 in 1,596,615 Americans have this name. The majority, 83%, are over 60, giving it a decidedly older feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life-path number 6 are known for their nurturing nature and ability to bring harmony to those around them.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 83All 530 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1920Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Clelia Through the Generations
Clelia peaked in popularity in 1920 when 21 babies were given this name, but its usage has been slowly declining since then. Today, most people named Clelia are over 60, with 35 under 30 and 57 between 30 and 60. This age distribution paints a picture of a classic, old-school name that's becoming less common with each passing generation.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Clelia
Clelia is a feminine given name derived from the Latin Cloelia, associated with the root of the verb cluere "to have renown, fame," and the name therefore means "illustrious, famous." In Roman legend Cloelia was a maiden who was given to an Etruscan invader as a hostage, but managed to escape by swimming across the Tiber.…
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Other names sharing Clelia's Latin roots
📄 About the Name Clelia
How Many People Have the Name Clelia?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 207 people in the United States currently share the name Clelia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,596,615 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Clelia a Common or Rare Name?
Clelia is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Clelia in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Clelia Most Popular?
The name Clelia reached peak popularity in 1920, with 21 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Clelia?
Approximately 207 people named Clelia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 530. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,596,615 Americans.
Is Clelia a rare name?
Clelia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,596,615 Americans has this name.
What does the name Clelia mean?
The meaning and origin of Clelia are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Clelia more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Clelia are male and 100% are female.
When was Clelia most popular?
Clelia peaked in 1920 with 21 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.